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Microsoft ZUNE 4.0 (Software upgrade for your old ZUNE)
Nov 22nd
Microsoft have released an upgrade to its ZUNE player management and PC sync software. The ZUNE 4.0 comes with new features to help you discover more entertainment to enjoy anytime, anywhere. Also is comes with a free 14-day Zune Pass to browse, stream, and download millions of songs.
So lets take a look as whats new about this upgrade.
The ZUNE 4.0 is available as free download from Zune.net. It supports both 32bit (x86) and 64bit (x64) version of Windows. Make sure you download the right version for you as there are different version for Zune on x86 and Zune on x64.
Installation
Download Kaspersky AntiVirus / Internet Security (v9.0) 2010 Offline update (ZIP)
Nov 20th
Kaspersky Lab have released a stand alone utility tool to download and store Kaspersky Internet / AntiVirus 9.0 updates (virus definition /database / program module ) in a portable storage drive to update any computer which doesn’t have a live Internet connection.
Although the tool is small, simple and very easy to use but in many cases users are finding that their school / college or office computers are having restriction on executing the batch file.
To many users, the update delivery system of the older version (5.0) was better because in that case, Kaspersky Labs used to provide the update as ZIP file.
Those who wish to obtain the updates of KIS / KAV 2010 as ZIP file can download it from Choto Cheeta Online. Here, I will try to provide regular updates of the product by downloading them via the update utility and uploading them as a ZIPed archive from my local PC.
Download Update -> Jan 12, 2009
Download Update -> Feb 01, 2010
Please make sure you are using the latest version of Kaspersky Installation. You may always download the updated version of the product free of charge from Kaspersky website & can install with your existing license.
Download Google Chrome OS (VMware Installation) for free
Nov 20th
Within few hours of launching of the source code, some folks got it compiled and few managed to release a working running copy of The Google Chrome OS as VMware file.
The copy (Google Chrome OS) is available as free download @ GDGT and you need to have VMware installed to virtualize it.
Microsoft Office 2010 Beta is now available for download (Free)
Nov 19th
Microsoft have started the public beta testing of the next generation office suite. You can now download the MS Office 2010 beta free from MS web site.
Download -> http://www.microsoft.com/office/2010/download-office-professional-plus/default.aspx
How to update Kaspersky AntiVirus / Internet Security (v 9.0) 2010 without Internet connection (offline)
Nov 19th
Kaspersky has been one of the industry leader in terms of PC protection software. Around the globe, there are thousands of users, who are using Kaspersky Internet Security or AntiVirus.
An AntiVirus or PC security software can’t be the best unless it receives frequent updates to keep it self healthy and prepare enough to tackle any threat. Kaspersky Labs too releases frequent updates through its auto updating procedure and here comes a question that how can you update if you have a slower internet or no internet connection on a PC which runs Kaspersky Internet Security / AntiVirus 9.0 (2010) ?
How do you do it ?
In answer to this question, Kaspersky Labs have released a small tool, which can be executed from a pen drive or portable USB storage to download and save latest updates in it (USB). Later it can be connected to the PC which runs KAV/KIS 2010 to update it.
Where can you find this tool ?
Download from Kaspersky Labs / Download from Choto Cheeta Online (Mirror)
How to use this tool ?
Paypal down ?? / Error 500 (Internal Server error) on log-in process
Aug 3rd
It seems Paypal World wide is having an issue with its login process.
When ever I try to login to paypal, it is returning an error 500, meaning, something went wrong at their end under the server which handles user login request.
Internal Server Error
The server encountered an internal error or misconfiguration and was unable to complete your request.
Please contact the server administrator, webmaster@paypal.com and inform them of the time the error occurred, and anything you might have done that may have caused the error.
More information about this error may be available in the server error log.
Although, paypal is one of the most secure web site in the world wide web, but still, as so many credit or debit cards / online bank accounts are involved, it always brings a scare off attack on the service to obtain those financial data.
Update :-
Windows 7 goes RTM (Release to Manufacturing)
Jul 30th
Microsoft has achieved a milestone today for Windows 7 by pushing it to RTM stage. The company has already started to ship the products to the OEM partners and by October 22, we would be able to find the OS at our nearest store.
Microsoft would continue to distribute the RC (Release Candidate) via the official download location and users can continue to obtain the product key for free. The download would be available till August 20, where as Microsoft would continue to provide RC keys till March 2010.
An important thing is noticeable in this announcement that although the retail copy is going to be out by October 2009 but the RC product (CD) key distribution would continue till March 2010. Meaning, indirectly acting as a demo version of the OS.
Mean while, reports suggest that crackers / pirates have already cracked and validated a pirated RTM copy of Windows 7, even before it can come out to the public.
Windows Live Movie Maker trial extender
Jul 25th
Those who have Windows Live Movie Maker installed, must note that present version of the product has expired on Jun 30, 2009. If you try to run the program, it would give you an error informing about the reason and would shut off.
“This trial version of Windows Live Movie Maker Beta has expired. Would you like to see if there is a new version available?”
Microsoft has issued an (2.8MB) update to counter the issue. The update is meant to extend the trial period till December 30, 2009.
The update is available for download free.
Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 (version 9.0.459) has been relased
Jun 25th
Kaspersky LABs have just released their new product line up.
The 2010 (v9.0.459) version of Kaspersky Internet Security and Kaspersky AntiVirus. This time around, there is a separate version for low end hardware based NetBook or ultra portables which is called Kaspersky Internet Security for Ultra portables.
One may download a free 30 days trial and present Kaspersky users can upgrade to 2010 product line up with their existing product key.
Download -> KIS 2010 / KAV 2010 / KIS up 2010
Please note, Ultra portable versions are hardware bounded so it would only run with a certain pre-specified configuration. Do read the system requirements of the Ultra Portable versions.
CCleaner 2.20.920 released (May 28, 2009)
May 29th
CCleaner has a new update on its company web site. The version comes with following changes,
- Added support for Google Chrome recently closed tabs.
- Disabled removal of most recent System restore point.
- Fixed bug with Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View settings.
- Improved uninstaller support for Windows 7.
- Enhanced right-click menu options for Cleaner screen tree.
- Added extra information under title for Options and Tools screens.
- Added right-click menu to Registry screen tree.
- Added support to multi-select items in Include, Exclude and System Restore screens.
- Added language support for Estonian and Farsi.
- Internal 64-bit improvements.
- Minor bug fixes.
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Windows Virtual PC 2007 (Windows XP Mode) and MED-V -> A quick over view
May 27th
Microsoft is aiming to bring virtualization under mainstream computing via couple of its up coming products.
Windows Virtual PC along with Windows XP mode and MED-V (Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization) are among those products by which Microsoft is aiming to provide both home and business users the ability to utilize the power of virtualization.
The main force behind this move is a basic question which comes up every time when we get a new operating system. That is, application compatibility. Users find it difficult to afford the cost to upgrade / update their existing applications to make them compatible with the new OS hence adoption of a new OS becomes problematic.
Previously, we have seen that since Windows 2000, Microsoft is running their Windows Downgrade Rights programs to allow users to obtain and downgrade to a previous version of OS. However, with up-coming Windows 7 we can all rest assure about the application compatibility issue.
Calculating file / folder delete speed in Files per second
May 20th
Here is a little screenshot which I would like to share.
Recently I obtained a trail DVD of Adobe CS4 Master collection. For faster installation and other testing purpose, I copied all the data in to my hard drive. When I tried to delete the files, I found that because there are so many files, Windows is calculeting and displaying the deleting speed in Files per second rather than usual bytes (MB or KB) per second.
Quick look (screenshot) at the leaked version of Microsoft Office 2010 Technical preview
May 19th
The Technical preview of up coming version of Microsoft Office, the Microsoft Office 2010 has found is way out of companies development chamber and now floating around in the cyberspace via many file sharing networks and web sites, available for public download.
So let’s take a quick look at the product via some quick screenshots.
Integrate / Slipstream Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 2 (SP2)
May 16th
The Service Pack 2 (Sp2) of Microsoft office 2007 is out and available for download. Many would be interested to know as how can one integrate or slipstream Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 2 (SP2) in the installation source.
Create a network installation source
Insert the Office 2007 installation CD / DVD into your optical (CD / DVD) drive.
Copy all content of the CD to a folder under your hard drive, for example in my case its “F:\O_2007”
Obtain the Service Pack 2 (SP2)
Download the Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 2
Extract the Service Pack
Create a folder “SP2” under the F drive (in your case create where you have the Office 2007 Service Pack two)
Windows 7 upgrade advisor
May 14th
Along with Windows 7 public RC, Microsoft has also released the Windows 7 upgrade advisor.
What is Upgrade advisor ?
It is a tool / program which helps you to determine whether all hardware and software present in your PC / notebook is compatible with the new OS, in which you plan to upgrade !!!
In this case Windows 7 upgrade advisor can be installed on Windows XP / Windows Vista to find out all software and attached hardware are fully compatible with Windows 7 or not.. Basically it lets you know that whether your PC can run Win7 without any issue or not !!
Where to get Windows 7 upgrade advisor ?
The beta version of this software is available free for download -> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/upgrade-advisor.aspx
How to run Windows 7 upgrade advisor ?
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